I searched for this song, befote i had computer access, some guy at a flea mkt ordered it for me, a couple wks he called and said he would bring it to me, an hour or so away, i said no i would pick it up, on the way home i played it , first time i act heard merle sing it, i looked over at my wife and she was crying, ive sang it for many yrs now, sometimes its hard to get through, its a powerful message
My Dad requested we play this song at his funeral. He originally wanted me to sing it for his service but there was no way I could. One of my favorite Hag songs ever.
Merle knows about hard times and his lyrics and his voice show it. This tune tells a story that made me cry. He was the hero of his own life. You can't do better than that.
Merle's writings, voice, his humor & heart made him a King among Kings of Country Music. He took a piece of our hearts when he left. I still miss him every day. RIP Merle, you did us good.
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
This was at my church & it's a big surprise to see this on youtube. Mr Haggard was a close friend of my Pastor & brought his band twice to play at our Sunday Service. What a gifted man, & he is a true American icon... God's speed Merle.
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
May you rest Easy Merle just as you sang and played your quitar. I younger in 1973 that was the first time i heard a Merle Haggard song i really liked his singing and still DO thank God
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
NO ONE CAN HOLD A CANDLE TO YOU' YOU'RE THE BEST ' ITS HAGGARD TIME',..YOU CAN GO TO MERLE HAGGARD FAN PAGE, AND GIVE HIM A LIKE, LETS KEEP HIM BRINGING OUT THOSE GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC EVERYONE LIKES SO WELL... THE BEST IS THE HAGG',!!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
This song is probably one of Merle’s song with the most feeling. As others have said, this song made me cry as it’s the saddest I have ever heard. Merle is such of an incredible performer.
Another great song done by a great singer song writer and musician I wonder if he ever knew how much he was loved and appreciated may his memories live on for all time
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
I have always loved this song. I hope Ben and Noel pick this song up on their tour this year. I swear it sounds like a Folgers Coffee commercial from the 1980s!
@@brittsbye6101 Written by Max D. Barnes...very well written I might add,,,,and it was made for Haggard.... there are many songs I wish Haggard would have recorded....I don't think he could have done a bad job on anything,,,,he was so damn gifted!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
My Pop wants this song played when we put him in the ground. He loved Merle more than any other singer. We played Merle for him while he passed. Love you Pop!!!
This is one of my all time favourite Merle songs and makes me cry everytime I hear it because I think of how hard my dad worked on our farm in northern Alberta!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
40 years the king of country has been my hero!!! N still n always be. Merle haggard oh thanks for your most soothing voice l have always not been able to get enough of his music 🎵🎶 will always 💕 the best merle haggard !!!!!!!!!!
I agree, a lot of his songs should have ranked higher on the charts, especially in the 80's and 90', a few in 2000's....but, the radio stations didn't want to play anything that would make the listener lift their head and stir their emotions.....this was a quote that Merle said on a show he did in 1997....that's what has killed country music....but Merle went on to say that because his songs do stir emotions, his songs can be the "kiss of death".....I love George Strait and I am glad he has over 50 #1 hits....but, honestly, Haggard should have had well over that and in a shorter period of time than "King George"(that's what everyone likes to call him)....but I believe Haggard is and always will be "THE KING"!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
I have loved Merle for many many years!! I saw him in concert when I was in my 20s and I still love him in my 60s. County music is not the same without the beautiful twang of the steel guitar. All of the greats knew that!! Including Merle.
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
I bought the c.d. when it first came out,somehow lost the c.d.and have been trying to find this song for years.Thank you for posting it.There will never be another Merle Haggard.
This is definitely me and my janies song we sent 35yrs together. And all those years I have spent together I've got it done right. But my wife loves me still after all those years together she's never once gave up on me
to the family of mettle haggard my name is penny and I know the pain of losing my father it gets easier but it never goes away have been a fan of your dad's for years I just never got to go to a concert of his he cared very much for the people that he loved and friends he shared with he was like my dad lover to all his kids and his wife
I went to see Merle at the Orange Show in San Bernardino in '94. Merle sang this song, among many others, and I will admit I wasn't much interested in hearing anything "new". I wanted to hear all the songs I already knew... I sneaked in a cassette recorder and recorded a bootleg copy of the whole show, and listened to it after I got home. THE BEST SONG OF THE SHOW WAS THIS ONE!!! "In my next life" should have been a huge hit for Merle. Damn country radio
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l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
just watched on tele the Nashvile music awards, well l have never heard such awful music nothing like Merle or George after being a country fan think l am going to give it up now, the best have all gone R.I.P.Merle George Tammy and all the country greats we miss you xx
Went too see this man months before he died in summer set Kentucky an ever word he spoke just cut right through me, I've grown up loving these ol icons an couldn't believe just a few months one of the last real country singers are gone......you'll be missed merl...RIP
R.1.P Merle you were the best you died the same year as my Darling Husband Michael G I love your songs and your singing and guitare playing is fantastjic
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
You made me proud of you in this life Merle ... Certainly a hero to many on this planet of ours especially all who treasured your words of wisdom & caring. Peace and comfort prevails
I grew up on old hag. Was my father favorite singer. Dad had a lot of his 8 track tapes, had a 8 track player out in the garage. He use to play merl a lot
Thanks for posting as I listen to this song a lot as it is so real. He was around 56 singing this, just great with his baritone voice. Sure do miss him!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..